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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.63, 1,404.68 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.63, 1,404.68 and 278.48 is: 417.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.63 : 1,404.68 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.63/1,404.68 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.63x = 1,404.68 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.63x = 391,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,169.50/936.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.64

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